NREMT Exam Questions With Verified Correct Answers
NREMT Exam Questions With Verified Correct Answers cardiogenic shock - ANSWER- -the type of shock caused by inadequate function of the heart. This develops when the heart cannot maintain sufficient output to meet the demands of the body -caused by any disease or event which prevents heart pumping -can occur directly after AMI up to 24 hours Obstructive shock - ANSWER- The type of shock that results when conditions that cause mechanical obstruction of the cardiac muscle also impact pump function ex. cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax Beck's triad - ANSWER- Signs of a cardiac tamponade. JVD, narrowing BP pressures, muffled heart sounds Distributive shock - ANSWER- The type of shock when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles, venules, or both. Blood pools in the expanded vascular beds and tissue perfusion decreases Types of distributive shock - ANSWER- Septic shock caused by severe infections; neurogenic shock caused by damage to the spinal cord (bradycardia, low BP, warm skin); anaphylactic shock caused by allergic reaction; psychogenic shock Hypovolemic shock - ANSWER- The type of shock that results from an inadequate amount of fluid or volume in the system -15% of blood volume How do you treat for shock? - ANSWER- Keep the patient warm, control bleeding, put the patient in a position of comfort, and administer high-flow oxygen
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